Summer Solstice Cacao celebration

Join us at The Alchemist Kitchen Elixir Bar in SoHo on Sunday June 21st at 7pm for a Solstice ceremony, guided in relationship with the sacred elements & connection to plants, the Mayan lunar calendar, & sound! Weaving aromatherapy, breathwork, somatic practices, ceremonial cacao, and guided meditation we will drop into a regulated state of receptivity, attuning to a higher expression through an expanded state of consciousness. The medicine of sound will generate movement in our cells, liberating our energetic channels to create a cohesive resonance. The Solstice is a pivotal moment within the year during which, we may harmonize to the frequencies available to us. In the Mayan Lunar calendar we are present under the energies of 7 Tz’i which speaks to the potential of cosmic alignment through karmic connections, making this a potent time to gather together in community to co-create our future timelines. Cacao is a medicine held sacred by the Maya whose connection to this plant spans over 5,000 years, during which time, they have cultivated a profound relationship with the energy and spirit of Cacao. They receive her as an offering brought forth from another dimension. As a humble student beginning to integrate this ancient wisdom, I serve this medicine in full recognition of and reverence to my teachers, Mayan Cosmology, Community, and Culture. Includes: •Mayan Ceremonial Cacao beverage •Somatic practices, breathwork, and guided meditation 15% in store discount on herbal products Please come dressed comfortably, bringing water, a journal, & pen. When possible and not limited by personal dietary restrictions please do not eat right before the event, leaving space anywhere from 2 hrs-90 mins prior in order to best receive the medicine. For any potential medical contraindications please communicate privately to consult. Refunds: Refunds will only be processed up to 24 hours before the event. If you can no longer make the class, please reach out to us through Eventbrite or at learn@thealchemistskitchen.com to learn about your options for refunds or credits toward future classes. There is a 15 minute grace period after the start time for late arrivals without notice. The Alchemist's Kitchen and Anima Mundi staff reserve the right to deny service and remove disruptive patrons in order to preserve a safe environment. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to follow our code of conduct and will be subject to removal if these standards are not met. Elisabeth has been in service to cacao medicine for 7 years and is currently studying alongside a Mayan family and community of the Tz’utujil and K’iche’ peoples of Guatemala, it is with their permission that she shares what she has learned in her time walking alongside, as a student. She has a background in eco-therapy, trauma informed integration, archetypal psychology, somatic practices, and ancestral spirituality. Orlando Carlos Villarraga is a sound artist, composer, and musician who blends ancient and modern practices, integrating organic and digital instruments to create immersive spaces for meditation and reflection. Orlando’s professional journey includes creating two albums in collaboration with MoMA New York, as part of a research project on human well-being with MindHeart. He also launched a sound meditation and course on “belonging” through MoMA’s educational platform, which was exhibited at the museum in the winter of 2024. @ocgv_sound